Welcome to 8631 Gateshead Rd! This is your opportunity to own a meticulously maintained center hall colonial in sought-after Mount Vernon Manor. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, over 2,300 square feet of finished living space, plus an additional 1100+ unfinished square feet in the basement waiting for your design. The main level features a formal living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, family room, updated gourmet kitchen, half-bath, and laundry/mud room. The upper level offers a sizeable primary suite with a walk-in closet, updated full bath, and a sitting room. Also, on the upper level are 3 additional spacious bedrooms and a second full bath. Large walk-out lower level. Private fully fenced rear yard with deck and large shed. No HOA (optional Civic Association). Minutes to multiple trails around George Washington Memorial Parkway and the Potomac River. Commuters dream- easy access to Rt 1 , Fairfax County Parkway, I495, 95, and more. Close to Ft. Belvoir, Pentagon, Old Town Alexandria, and Reagan National Airport. Additional details, video, and floor plans are to be added.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$363Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Julie Chesser• Century 21 Redwood Realty
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,310
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfax County
APN
1013 20110005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
R-2
Residential District, Two Dwelling Units/Acre
The R-2 District provides for single-family detached dwellings and affordable dwelling unit developments and allows other uses that are compatible with the low-density suburban character of the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Carport Spaces: 1
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Attached Carport
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1155
Improvement Assessed Value: $428,140
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Permanent
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Pool Information
Community Pool
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $279,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,310
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 1,155
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $7,743
Tax Assessed Value: $707,140
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $7,980
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Central
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: WOODLEY HILLS
Middle Or Junior School: WHITMAN
High School: MOUNT VERNON
School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: GPS
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,310
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfax County
APN: 1013 20110005
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Woodley Hills Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Whitman Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
4/10
Mount Vernon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
22% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Alexandria, VA • 22309
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$798,000 – $966,000
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